Sr. Project Controls Analyst

Job Overview

TD Thornton is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Analyst with scheduling expertise to join our team. You’ll control the scope, cost, and schedule for a portfolio of large-scale construction projects, often exceeding $25 million in value. This hybrid role combines the flexibility of remote work with on-site collaboration and meetings as needed across the Bay Area, including locations in San Francisco, Pittsburg, Oakland, San Jose, and Monterey.

Project Controls Analyst

Location: Bay Area / Hybrid

Sector: Electric Utilities

Seniority Level: Senior

Your Day-to-Day Activities:

Plan and Organize:

• Develop and maintain project schedules, defining activities, work breakdown structures, predecessors/successors, resources, and baselines using Primavera P6.

• Input financial forecast data and provide analysis using tools like SAP Support project managers in preparing business cases, contingency releases, and managing project budgets within established governance rules.

 • Monitor and update cash flow projections.

Analyze

• Analyze and report on variances in project costs and schedules.

• Create and maintain reporting tools, including Excel-like spreadsheets, for clear communication with stakeholders.

• Measure progress on activities and milestones in project schedules.

Execute

• Assist with the execution and administration of contracts, including processing change orders and validating accruals.

• Support meetings and calls with project team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment.

• Help project managers hold team members accountable for action items.

Communicate

• Prepare and present timely updates to project managers and supervisors.

• Keep all stakeholders informed of project developments through meeting minutes, action logs, and status reports.

Manage Risk

• Support the project team in identifying, resolving, and tracking risks.

• Escalate risks and issues to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

You’ll be prepared for this job if you have…

-  3–4 years of scheduling experience, proficient in Primavera P6

-  A Bachelor’s degree

-  Construction experience, preferably on projects $25M

-  Strong verbal and written communication skills

-  Proven ability to explain variances, monitor contractor schedules, and track project progress

-  A self-starter attitude with excellent organizational skills

You’ll stand out if you have…

-  Experience with SAP, NetSuite, or Sage

-  Familiarity with Unifier or Project Wise software

-  Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification

-  Cost analysis skills and attention to detail

-  A passion for training and mentoring others

Additional Requirements:

Candidates preferably reside in Northern California to accommodate site visits and in-person meetings

Availability to work in a hybrid model, with flexibility for more frequent on-site engagement

Compensation & Benefits:

- Competitive base salary

-  Medical, dental, and vision coverage

-  Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)401(k) with company match

-  Annual bonus

- Tuition reimbursement

-  Paid parental leave

-  Flexible Spending Account

About TD Thornton

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We empower our team members with strong onboarding and training programs that set them up for success. Whether serving as an owner’s representative or as part of a contractor’s team, we help clients mitigate risks and deliver successful outcomes for complex projects. As a woman-owned and minority-owned company, we celebrate diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

Learn more about us at www.tdthornton.com and on LinkedIn.

Join TD Thornton, where teamwork, innovation, and professional growth are at the heart of what we do. Apply today!